This Wednesday (18), the Arsenal defeated the Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, with Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus shining by scoring three goals and becoming the standout player of the match.
The Arsenal advanced to the semifinals of the English League Cup. Liverpool (2-1 against Southampton) and Newcastle (3-1 against Brentford) also secured their spots in the next round. The final spot will be decided this Thursday, in the match between Tottenham and Manchester United. After the game, the semifinal draw will take place.
What was the match result?
The Arsenal won against the Crystal Palace by 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup, thanks to three goals from Gabriel Jesus. With this victory, the Gunners advanced to the semifinals of the competition.
Match Highlights
Right at 5 minutes into the match, Mateta took advantage of a defensive mistake by the Arsenal and opened the scoring for the Crystal Palace. In the second half, Gabriel Jesus took the spotlight: first, he equalized the match after a precise pass from Ødegaard; then, he turned the match around with an assist from Bukayo Saka. At 36 minutes, Jesus completed his hat-trick, extending the lead to 3-1. In the final minutes, Nketiah scored for the Crystal Palace, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.
Statistics
Arsenal 3 x 2 Crystal Palace - Match Statistics
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Venue: Emirates Stadium - London, England
- Competition: Quarter-finals of the English League Cup
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Date and Time: December 18, 2024, at 4:30 PM (Brasília time)
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Referee: Andy Madley
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⚽Goals:
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Mateta, 1st Half 3'
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Gabriel Jesus, 2nd Half 9'
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Gabriel Jesus, 2nd Half 28'
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Gabriel Jesus, 2nd Half 36'
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Nketiah, 2nd Half 40'
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🟨Yellow Cards: Kporha, Lewis-Skelly
Lineups for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal: David Raya; Timber, Kiwior (Gabriel Magalhães), Partey (Saliba) and Tierney (Lewis-Skelly); Nwaneri (Ødegaard), Jorginho and Merino; Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Sterling (Bukayo Saka). Coach: Mikel Arteta.
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix and Guehi; Kporha (Clyne), Lerma, Hughes (Devenny) and Mitchell (Schlupp); Sarr, Eze (Kamada) and Mateta (Nketiah). Coach: Oliver Glasner.
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